APTA Iowa

03/19/2026

Join us April 15–16 for our annual spring conference—two days of connection, learning, and advocacy you won’t want to miss!

⭐ April 15 Special Highlight ⭐
🕓 4:00–5:00 PM | Legislative Update
Don't miss this FREE training before the Student Advocacy Dinner—perfect for anyone attending the social. Get informed, get prepared, and make an impact!

🎟️ Register now and secure your spot!

Register Here: https://vist.ly/4vg2y

03/18/2026

Join us in celebrating ! 💙

We are proud to be part of a profession .

03/17/2026

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from APTA Iowa! ☘️

Wishing our members, patients, and partners a day filled with good health, good cheer, and a little extra luck. Here’s to empowering Iowans to keep moving, stay strong, and live well—today and every day. 💚

03/16/2026

Meet our Spring Conference Speaker: Adriaan Louw, PT, PHD

We’re excited to feature Adriaan, an internationally recognized leader in pain science and physiotherapy.

He earned his undergraduate, master’s, and PhD in physiotherapy from the University of Stellenbosch and serves as adjunct faculty at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, teaching pain science.

With 25+ years of international teaching experience, Adriaan has authored over 130 peer-reviewed articles on spinal disorders and pain science. He is Director of the Therapeutic Neuroscience Research Group and serves in leadership at Evidence in Motion.

Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from a global expert in pain neuroscience.

Join us Thursday, April 16 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM for his session titles "Integrating Neurodynamics and Pain Science (Manual Therapy of the Nervous System Skills Lab)."

Register Here: https://vist.ly/4v5at

03/10/2026

Poster presentation submissions close this week! 📊

We’re accepting proposals in four categories:
1) Research Report
2) Special Interest Report
3) Case Study Report
4) Theory Report

All proposals are due this Friday, March 13.

Learn more and get started: https://vist.ly/4ug75

03/09/2026

Last call for award nominations! If you have a friend or colleague who deserves to be recognized at the Spring Conference, nominate them for an APTA Iowa award today. 🏆

Four award categories are open for nomination:
- Olive C. Farr Distinguished Service Award
- Physical Therapist Assistant Distinguished Service Award
- Max Shelton Friend of APTA Iowa Award
- Clinical Research Award

Nominations close THIS FRIDAY, March 13.

Get started: https://vist.ly/4ubxs

03/06/2026

Join us in welcoming the newest APTA Iowa members! 👋

Dillon Anderson, DPT
Jillian Atkinson
Avery N Canfield, SPT
Angela Durnan, SPT
Cooper Isaacson, SPT
Bryan Ladd, DPT
Ashley Christine Lawson, PTA
Trey A Nelson, SPT
Zachery Nemmers, SPT
Justin Francis Nibaur, PT, DPT
Simone Peres Carneiro Sundquist, PT, MSPT
Ryan R Schares, DPT
Lynsay R Schmalfuhs
Mitchell Stoughton, DPT
Garrett M. Testroet, PTA
Carrie Van Quathem, PT
Edison B Weig
Jayson Weiland, DPT

03/05/2026

Registration is NOW OPEN for APTA Iowa’s Spring Conference!

Join us April 15–16 for two energizing days of sessions offering CE Credits, connection, and inspiration. Secure your spot today—we can’t wait to see you there!

Learn more and register: https://vist.ly/4twhv

03/03/2026

Thank you again to the sponsors of our 2026 Legislative Day!

Kinetic Edge Physical Therapy
RehabVisions
21st Century Rehab, PC

Your support is greatly appreciated as our members continue their advocacy.

02/27/2026

02/26/2026

Thank you to the sponsors of this year's Legislative Day! ⚖️
Kinetic Edge Physical Therapy
RehabVisions
21st Century Rehab, PC

Your support is greatly appreciated as our members continue their advocacy.

02/25/2026

Thanks to everyone who attended our legislative breakfast this morning!

We had a great time meeting with legislators one-on-one and furthering our advocacy.

Looking forward to bringing students to the Capitol this afternoon for their Day on the Hill!

American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)